The Ordinary
100% Plant-Derived Squalane
A single-ingredient oil that seals in moisture without clogging pores.
What it is
Squalane mimics a lipid the skin already makes, absorbs without residue, and has an unusually low tendency to clog. One ingredient, nothing to react to, and a few drops last a long time.
How to use it: Last before sunscreen — oils seal, they don't absorb through.
Where to buy it
Compared across every retailer we track, with per-unit pricing so different sizes are judged fairly.
Save $1.75 by buying from Walmart rather than the most expensive stockist.
| Retailer | Price | Per unit | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WalmartCheapest Checked 8 hours ago | $7.90−12% $9 | $0.26 / ml | $6.99, free over $35 | Visit ↗ |
Amazon Checked 8 hours ago | $8.75−3% $9 | $0.29 / ml | Free | Visit ↗ |
Ulta Beauty Checked 8 hours ago | $8.95−20% $11.20 | $0.30 / ml | $5.95, free over $35 | Visit ↗ |
TargetOut of stock Checked 8 hours ago | $9.35 | $0.31 / ml | $5.99, free over $35 | Visit ↗ |
Dermstore Checked 8 hours ago | $9.65 | $0.32 / ml | $4.95, free over $50 | Visit ↗ |
Prices shown are curated sample data, not a live feed — treat them as illustrative and confirm on the retailer’s own site before buying. Routine earns nothing from these links.
What’s in it, and why
1 key active doing the work here.
What it helps with
Routine is educational and is not medical advice. Recommendations are generated from the answers you gave and general dermatological guidance — they cannot account for your full history. For persistent or severe skin conditions, or before starting anything new during pregnancy, speak to a doctor or dermatologist.